The internet personality, 46, was found dead in his sleep on Aug. 18 in an apartment he was renting in Contes, a village near Nice in France.

A French social media influencer has died on camera during a two-week livestream marathon after months of being “humiliated and mistreated” for the entertainment of viewers.

Raphaël Graven, the French internet personality who passed away live on stream after what’s being described as ten straight days of humiliation and agony, had sent his mother a final message just days earlier.

Popular American streamer Adin Ross and rapper Drake, who serve as ambassadors for the livestreaming platform Kick, said they will be covering the costs of Graven’s funeral.

Raphael Graven — who was known online as Jean Pormanove or JP — died during a live stream after days of violence and abuse, according to reports.View on euronews

Raphaël Graven, known online as Jean Pormanove, was regularly subjected to humiliation and abuse on Kick, a streaming platform.

Kick streamer Raphael Graven, commonly known as Jean Pormanove or JP, died on August 18, 2025, in Contes, a village in Nice, France.

French livestreamer Jean Pormanove died Monday near Nice during a violent live-stream. French authorities have now opened an investigation into the live-streamed death.

Famous French streamer JeanPormanove, whose real name was Raphael Graven, has died, authorities confirmed on Tuesday

French streamer Jean Pormanove was known for performing extreme acts in live broadcasts. His death exposes a disturbing internet phenomenon. View on euronews